Reuben Kigame is no longer just singing about salvation; he is screaming about survival. In a blistering critique that has sent shockwaves through Nairobi’s political and civil society circles, the renowned gospel musician and human rights activist has declared that Kenya’s health sector and consumer supply chains have been "weaponised" against the very citizens they are meant to serve.

The warning, issued on Sunday, marks a significant escalation in Kigame’s rhetoric. He argues that the collapse of public healthcare and the infiltration of toxic substances into the food supply are not merely administrative failures, but calculated moves involving "global players." For the average Kenyan, already grappling with the high cost of living, Kigame’s message strikes a terrifying chord: the enemy might not just be bad policy, but the food on your plate and the medicine in your syringe.

The 'Silent War' on the Plate

Kigame’s allegations center on a chilling premise: that everyday consumer products have become vectors of harm. "Products in our supermarkets, chemicals in our soils, fast foods and other consumer products are killing our people," Kigame stated, painting a grim picture of a nation under biological siege.

This is not the first time food safety has been questioned in Kenya, but Kigame links it to a broader systemic rot. He urged Kenyans to stop accepting goods at face value, suggesting that the influx of unregulated chemicals and processed foods is part of a "wider pattern" of subjugation. For a population that spends a significant portion of its income on food—with the average urban household spending roughly KES 15,000 to KES 20,000 monthly on basic sustenance—the idea that these hard-earned meals are toxic is a bitter pill to swallow.

• Chemicals in Soil: Kigame pointed to the degradation of agricultural land, likely referencing the controversial use of certain pesticides and fertilizers often pushed by multinational agribusinesses.
• Supermarket Safety: He questioned the rigorousness of standards for processed foods lining the shelves of major retailers.
• Fast Food: The activist linked the explosion of fast-food culture in urban centers like Nairobi to rising lifestyle diseases.

SHA: A 'Con System' Revisited?

The activist’s ire was not reserved for food alone. He turned his guns back on the government’s flagship health project, the Social Health Authority (SHA). Having previously branded the transition from NHIF to SHA as a "con system" earlier this year, Kigame now frames the continued chaos in hospitals as deliberate.

"Kenyans need to pay attention to the weaponisation of the health sector by our government in conjunction with global players," he warned. This statement comes as patients across the country continue to report hurdles in accessing care, with the promise of universal health coverage feeling increasingly distant. By linking local health policy to "global players," Kigame appears to be criticizing the influence of international bodies—such as the WHO or foreign donors—on Kenya’s sovereign health decisions, a stance he has maintained consistently.

The Sovereignty of Survival

Kigame’s narrative weaves together health, food, and sovereignty. He is asking a fundamental question: Who controls the biological destiny of a Kenyan citizen? By urging the public to "question and seek information" rather than passively accepting vaccines and medical protocols, he is advocating for a radical form of civic vigilance.

While details on the specific "global players" remain unspecified in this latest salvo, the implication is clear. In Kigame’s view, the government has abdicated its duty to protect the populace, leaving Kenyans vulnerable to external interests that prioritize profit or control over public health.

"We must not ignore the wider pattern," Kigame cautioned. As the country heads into the new year, his words serve as a stark reminder that in modern Kenya, the most dangerous threats may be the ones hiding in plain sight—disguised as healthcare reforms or packaged as convenient meals.